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Our mission is to provide businesses with the best social media consulting and services for their brand. We stand for honesty, integrity and hard work. This husband and wife team will treat you like part of our family and get you connected right!
Our aim on our blog is to offer helpful tips and links to other resources for small (and not-so-small) business. We believe in paying it forward, so everything that we discover, derive, and deliver will be shared there. Feel free to subscribe to our blog by email and/or sign up for our monthly Newsletter "The Carthage Corner". We also want to hear from you. Please comment on our posts, add links to your sites, and spread the wealth of knowledge that you hold.
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You've probably heard that the GIRLS AROUND TOWN are taking a bit of a break - but don't panic ladies (and gents), we'll be back in the New Year with GAT#2!!
Good luck to Tina, who's leaving the show to concentrate on BELOVED@THEBARN, her new business in Southwell. And a big 'thank you' to Phil who'll be keeping the headphones warm for us while we're away with his Sunday Breakfast Show from 8am till 12 noon - we promise to reward him with cake when we return...
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1) The Forge is delivered primarily as a live creative business coaching circle, within a Facebook group space and live online sessions. There is also a digital library which you will be able to access and use. Additional bonus materials will be added in response to what the group needs and as I feel inspired!
2) All PDFs, audios and videos included in the package are yours alone unless I specifically say it's OK to share.
3) About the Facebook group
This is the best way to get the most out of your membership and there are regular prompts to encourage you to check in by text and/or video. It is ultimately up to you how you use the Facebook space, but I encourage you to engage regularly to get the benefit!
Please do read the group guidelines and stick to them – they are quite simple and mostly common sense and courtesy. Keeping the Facebook group a positive space where we support each other's creativity and business is a top priority for me and I reserve the right to remove members if I feel they are disrupting the smooth running of the space – following gentle warnings and frank discussions, of course!
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5) You are guaranteed a minimum of 6 live sessions per year, usually more (I aim for 8) and regular contact with me in the Facebook group, as well as access to the exclusive 'Forge' library.
The live sessions are usually delivered via the 'Linqto' application which is quite simple to use and very reliable, but in rare cases sessions may need to be rescheduled if technical problems occur. Sessions may need to be postponed for personal reasons, too, but this will only be done if unavoidable and in the event of any postponement, as much notice will be given as possible.
The group 'breaks' for 12 days over Midwinter and for one month in summer (usually July), we also may take short breaks during the year when it seems necessary, or if I become unavailable for short periods of time. You are still welcome to post in the group during breaks, of course!
6) Live sessions will be arranged at times which suit the majority of the group (and me!). If possible, sessions will be recorded – be aware that, in order to keep the membership price affordable I do not use expensive webinar software, so recordings are not always technically possible. It may also sometimes feel inappropriate to record the 'circle time' at the end of the session if people want to share more personal information.
7) I do not offer refunds
I pour a great deal of energy into The Forge and into the materials I create for the group. Once you have made a commitment to join The Forge, the fee is non-refundable unless I fail to deliver the live sessions and regular check-ins as promised.
8) By taking the monthly payment option I take it in trust that you will pay the fee for the full year. Please do keep an eye on your Paypal account to ensure repeat payments go through, as I may need to cancel your membership if payment failure is a regular thing! If you are on an annual recurring payment please do make a note of your payment date, so that you can be ready for it next year. If you do not wish to set up an annual recurring payment, please let me know.


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Q: What positive and the negative aspects of your experience led to your meniscus surgery satisfaction rating? Please describe things that made your meniscus tear experience easier or harder than you thought it would be. What benefits or shortfalls led you to decide that the procedure was worth it or not? What if anything do you know about this torn meniscus procedure now that you wish you had known before you had it?
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23 distinguished speakers from all Black Sea and other countries had joined the workshop which was held at the International Hellenic University in Thermi and was open and free to the public. Poland was represented by Dr Alfred Twardecki with presentation: Polish excavations at Tyritake 2008-2014: A small revolution in archaic architecture.
Full programm of the Workshop you may find below:
Gocha R. Tsetskhladze
Linacre College, Oxford | University of Nottingham, UK | School of Humanities, International Hellenic University | University of Bucharest
Opening up the 'Pontic Space'
Miroslav Ivanov Vasilev
Independent scholar
Βόρυζα πόλις Ποντική
Alexandre Baralis
Archaeologist / Lab Researcher Musée du Louvre, Département des Antiquités Grecques, Etrusques et Romaines,
Latest excavation results in Apollonia
Margarit Damyanov
National Institute of Archaeology and Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia
Votive and other pottery from a sanctuary of Demeter in Apollonia Pontica
Mila Chacheva
Department of Classical Archaeology, National Institute of Archaeology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia
Adornments or amulets? Personal ornaments from graves of children in the necropolis of Apollonia Pontica
Iulian Birzescu
Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Romanian Academy
Archaic pit-houses from Tariverde in the Histrian territory
Adela Sobotkova
Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University
Farmers or Pastoralists? Subsistence strategies in Ancient Thrace
Dmitry Chistov
State Hermitage museum, Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities
Archaic houses of the Berezan settlement
Alfred Twardecki
National Museum in Warsaw
Polish excavations at Tyritake 2008-2014: A small revolution in archaic architecture
Alexey Belousov
Moscow State University | St. Tikhon's Orthodox University
Some observations on defixiones from Olbia and the Bosporus
Ioannis Xydopoulos
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Chersonesos Taurike in the Greek literary tradition (5th-1nd c. B.C.)
Polyxeni Adam-Veleni
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.
Macedonia and the Black Sea during the reign of Philip II and Alexander the Great
Georgia Aristodemou
International Hellenic University
Nemesis' Cult and the Arena Spectacles. Evidence from the Black Sea Region
Anna Argyri - Ioannis Birtsas
"Thessaloniki metro" – Joint Construction Venture
Manolis Manoledakis
International Hellenic University
Coins from the Propontis and the Black Sea found during the Metro excavations in Thessaloniki
Sümer Atasoy
University of Karabük
Excavations at Tios: 2006 – 2015
Şahin Yıldırım
University of Karabük
The Rescue Excavation of Hacılarobası Tumulus
Julia Koch
Bamberg University
Hellenistic Tombs of Paphlagonia
Latife Summerer
Pompeiopolis: Ten Years of Research
Burcu Erciyas & Mustafa Tatbul
Middle East Technical University
The Roman Period at Komana
Emine Sökmen
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Politics force Persepolis of Iran, Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli to neutral venue
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Organisers of the Asian Champions League are preparing to play a quarterfinal in neutral venues because of diplomatic tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
In a politically charged pairing drawn on Tuesday, Persepolis of Iran were drawn to host the first leg against Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia on Aug. 22. The return game is in mid-September.
The Asian Football Confederation ruled during the group stage that matches between teams from Iran and Saudi Arabia would be moved to...


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The bold adventurers who have participated in the Mercury 7 Expedition (M7E) have now safely returned to the Colonia Region.
Named in honour of the seven brave astronauts who flew in Project Mercury (some of the earliest manned spaceflights from Earth in the mid-20th Century), the expedition was declared a huge success by organiser Commander Yanick.
He told the Gazette:
"It was a wonderful time of discovery, exploration and co-operation between commanders. In association with the Galactic Mapping Project, we solved the Ishtar Mystery and contributed 19 new points of interest to the EDSM map."
"The commanders had a great time at meetups, and many new friendships have been forged along the way. We hope it has been a fitting tribute to the Mercury 7, those early space pioneers – and that in our own way, we have followed in their footsteps."
In all, 84 pilots signed up for the expedition, amassing a total of 84,000 jumps and covering 1.7 MILLION light years over a three month period.
On returning to Colonia Dream, participants held a ceremony to mark the end of the M7E, and were treated to a flyby from members of the Colonia Militia, who turned out to honour these truly courageous explorers.
More stunning photographs from this expedition can be found here
Article photos courtesy Cmdrs Yanick, Bimse, Fru, Smudge-o-Tron


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June is Black Music Month
Day 13
Ready For The World
One of my favorite groups from the 80s. Ready for the world are six men from Flint, Michigan who wrote & performed all their songs. They are best known for their number one song" Oh Sheila", but this band also knew how to produce a great ballad. Here is a look at their ballad Love You Down. RFTW are touring this year so get ready for them to do it all again.
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Concord made in Italy by Fantic Motor Minarelli V1
Concord components:
Concord XKE Minarelli V1 early (up to 79)
grey fan cover, larger fan, small fins head, 38.8mm piston (25 & 30mph) or 38.0 (20mph)
Concord Invader, Freedom, Shadow Minarelli V1 late (79-later)
black fan cover, smaller fan, large square head. 38.7mm piston (25 & 30mph) or 38.0 (20mph)
Speed versions 25(1.5hp), 30mph(2.0hp) versions have Dellorto SHA 14/12
Speed version 20mph (1hp) has Dellorto SHA 14/9 carburetor
CEV lights and switches, Domino controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and 90mm brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, Veglia speedometer with RH driver, and reflectors.
Fantic made in Italy by Fantic Motor Minarelli V1 or V1-L
See above, Concord is made by Fantic. The Concord Shadow is the same as a Fantic Pepi Sport. The Concord Invader is the same as a Fantic Issimo. American sounding names versus Italian sounding names, helps sell the product.
Fantic components: (1979-later) Minarelli V1 (late) engine 20(1.0hp), 25(1.5hp), 30mph(2.0hp) versions, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV "pancake" head light, CEV "diamond" switches, Domino chrome controls and levers, Grimeca aluminum mag wheels and 90mm drum brakes, CEV 6932 magneto?, Veglia? speedometer with RH driver, and reflectors.


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Here are some remaining photos from last week's yard work.
Maple Tulip Poplar on Sunday 10/14/2012
(Thanks, Jonathan!)
Mess of Greenbrier
Thorns, Thorns, Thorns!
Hidden in the Ivy
We did some more work today. You can see the
maple tulip poplar behind Good Man. The whole thing went yellow in six days.
Good Man Prepares to do Work
I got most of the ivy off of the fence…in some sections. I talked to the neighbor, who said three years ago he got all of the ivy off of his side, but nobody on our side ever ripped it off. Now that we both know we're trying to get rid of it, maybe we'll have a fighting chance. I'm going to just keep chipping away at it.
(In this picture, at the base of the tree, you can also see some flat stones. I'll probably use those for landscaping, as well as the concrete, bricks, and big rocks I'm finding under all of the ivy.)
Almost Free
The greenbrier was nearly waist-high. The tube of thorny vines was several feet long (about eight). I started stepping on it to flatten it out a bit. Good Man had a better idea. He put cardboard on it, then crushed the greenbrier. Fold the greenbrier over and repeat…
Good Man vs Greenbrier
Jump! Jump!
Finally, I was able to carry the vines, in a much smaller mess, out to the curb for trash pickup.
Easy to Carry
Good Man also used the string trimmer to whack back a bunch of low branches. We left those on the ground. We'll deal with them another day.
Good Man claims to hate yard work, but I think he's lying!


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What's on TV
-- Noon Boston College at Virginia Tech. WACH 57
-- Noon Auburn at Arkansas. ESPN
-- Noon Vanderbilt at Army. CSTV
-- 12:30 p.m. Georgia at Tennessee. WIS-10
-- 12:30 p.m. Houston at Mississippi State. ESPNU
-- 12:30 p.m. Kentucky at South Carolina. FSCR
-- 3:30 p.m. Alabama at Mississippi. WLTX-19
-- 4 p.m. Duke at North Carolina State. ESPNU
-- 7:30 p.m. Florida at LSU. WLTX-10
-- 8 p.m. Georgia Tech at Florida State. ESPN2
Vanderbilt at Army, noon
This is the easiest game left on Vandy's schedule. But the Commodores' offense is not very good. Army's triple-option offense will test Vandy's linebacking corps. Vanderbilt 24-16
Auburn at Arkansas, noon
Auburn has been surprisingly good on offense but surprisingly mediocre on defense. Arkansas has a solid offense but a poor defense. That means the scoreboard operator should be busy. The road team has won the past four and six of the past seven. Auburn 35-34
Georgia at Tennessee, 12:20 p.m.
This is a huge game for Georgia as it attempts to remain in this season's SEC race. The Bulldogs have won in three of their past four in Knoxville. The Vols have to get a big game from running back Montario Hardesty if they are to win. Georgia 23-17
Houston at Mississippi State, 12:30 p.m.
Houston had been riding high, but it was pounded by UTEP last week and you have to wonder about the Cougars' psyche. Houston is trying to move to 4-0 in non-conference games, and it has not won all its non-conference games since 1990. Houston 42-37
Alabama at Ole Miss, 3:30 p.m.
This is huge for Ole Miss. A loss means the Rebels were a top-10 fraud. Alabama has won 19 of the past 22 meetings and leads the series 45-9-2. This will be the ninth meeting in Oxford. Alabama 24-14
Florida at LSU, 8 p.m.
Forget all the mystery about whether Tim Tebow will play. The determining factor in this game will be Florida's defense. Florida 20-14
Boston College at Virginia Tech, noon,
This could be a preview of another ACC championship game matchup. That noise you heard? That was every ACC administrator going to his or her knees to make sure that doesn't happen. Virginia Tech 24-13
Georgia Southern at North Carolina, 3:30 p.m.
North Carolina's offense has been abysmal of late, so a visit from an FCS program might be the needed tonic. An aside to Butch Davis: How about recruiting some talented offensive linemen? North Carolina 38-7
Indiana at Virginia, 3:30 p.m.
This one matches an ACC team vs. a Big Ten team, so why isn't it on TV? Oh, that's right - it's an ACC bottom-feeder vs. a Big Ten bottom-feeder. Virginia 23-20
Duke at N.C. State, 4 p.m.
Because basketball practice starts in a week, Duke fans could not care less about football. The flipside: Because basketball practice starts in a week, NCSU fans start to care even more about football. N.C. State 37-17
Maryland at Wake Forest, 6:30 p.m.
The Terps are the only ACC Atlantic Division team that are unbeaten in conference play, which makes this an important game. Wake Forest 24-16
Florida A&M at Miami, 7 p.m.
This is the seventh meeting in the series. FAMU won the first, on a field goal by Vince Coleman (yes, that Vince Coleman) in 1979. Since then, Miami has won six in a row by an average score of 51-5. Miami 51-7
Georgia Tech at Florida State, 8 p.m.
As poorly as it has started, Florida State still has a shot at the Atlantic Division title, making this a must-win game. Tech ended a 12-game losing streak to Florida State with a victory last season. Georgia Tech 31-27


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In 1995, only 2% of the global population had a mobile phone. Today 96% do. In just 20 years, the telecommunications industry has completely changed because of new technology. Apoorv Ghargava, an analyst at Opower, says a similar shift is happening to electricity utility companies. And it's good news for customers and renewable energy.
For over a century, big companies have controlled our power supply. They've built large coal, gas, and nuclear plants and charged customers a regulated rate to generate and deliver that electricity.
But today, more and more homeowners and communities are generating their own electricity, through rooftop solar installations, for example. That simple reality, combined with the US economy's increased efficiency, is forcing utilities to change the way they do business.
Just because homeowners have abandoned their landlines in favor of cell phones doesn't meant the phone companies disappeared, says Ghargava. AT&T didn't disappear with the rotary phone. They adapted.
Electricity companies need to adapt too. Some already are.
Consider New York State. Leaders there saw what happened during Hurricane Sandy. They know that their infrastructure is vulnerable to more frequent big storms. They also know that their residents want renewable energy and don't want to spend public funds on costly dirty energy projects.
So Governor Cuomo launched the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) project in 2014 to fast-track clean energy, save customers money, and increase reliability. One way to do this is to roll out more community-owned microgrids and electricity storage.
You'd think that New York's utility companies would reject these changes, but Con Edison sees REV as an opportunity, not a threat.
"This is truly one of the most dynamic times our industry has seen," says Sergej Mahnovski, Director at Consolidated Edison's Utility of the Future. "By advancing change, utilities will need to invest in the infrastructure and systems that will become the backbone of future markets. But more importantly, utilities will invest in people, industry knowledge, brainpower and application skills."
In other words, utilities should rethink the kinds of services they're providing customers in the clean energy era. From modernizing the grid and powering the new electric vehicle fleet, to developing software tools that help people manage energy better, new business models can support community efforts.
Hawaii is also aggressively adopting clean energy. This year, the state became the first in the country to mandate a 100% renewable energy supply by 2045. This ambitious goal has given Hawaii's residents a chance to rethink the power system.
While shareholders in the state's major utility, Hawaiian Electric, are considering a merger with NextEra Energy (a Florida company that owns 14% of installed utility-scale solar in the US), other residents are calling for a co-op model that would put more control in the hands of residents.
"Hawaii is at a crossroads. We have disruptive technologies that are changing how customers expect to get energy," says Rob Harris, spokesperson with KULOLO (Keep Utilities Locally Owned, Locally Operated). "In [NextEra's] model, they generate all the power and sell all the power. One would have to presume that is the model they want to bring to Hawaii. That is why we think the public option should be on the table."
Similar conversations are taking place around the country, wherever rooftop solar is cutting into a utility's traditional business model. Most states have net metering policies that allow solar PV owners to sell their extra energy back to the grid. As the cost of solar drops and more people switch to solar, threatened utilities are responding by attacking net metering with more fees.
Instead of fighting net metering, utilities should work with customers to develop new pricing models that acknowledge the growing prominence of small producers, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute. It would be a win for everyone involved.
"Let's shift the conversation away from net metering, and start debating the electricity rate structures of the future."
Environmental Defense Fund Attorney John Finnigan agrees. What's needed, he says, are "Performance Based Rates" that compensate utilities not based on their costs (which is the current model), but on how well they deliver sustainable, affordable energy to consumers.
"Performance Based Rates" might sound like a pretty boring idea in the exciting world of clean energy, but it's just the approach we need to get our electricity utilities into the 21st century.
REV-ing it Up in New York, Natural Resources Defense Council
Smart Grid and Clean Energy Go Hand in Hand, EarthShare
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After years of releases, Montreal producer Jacques Green has delivered his impressive debut full-length album. The 11-track project titled Feel Infinite follows a string of singles and EPs from the talented artist as he shines on his first LP via Arts & Crafts / LuckyMe.
Feel Infinite is a concept album capturing the emotions felt when clubbing. The soulful project spans 45 minutes showcasing Greene's versatile production abilities blending different sounds and emotions. The club-ready tracks carry a relaxing tone throughout as his textured soundscapes add depth to the catchy melodies and live instrumentation combining with pulsing basslines and shuffling percussion. He utilizes expertly placed samples and vocal chops adding an emotional edge to the mostly chill house tracks on the project. This project is sounding great from start to finish fully displaying Greene's talents. Enjoy!
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Läkarmissionen and IAS/Sweden are planning a merger for a stronger future
April 23, 2018 | Posted in Press release | By Andreas Zetterlund
Läkarmissionen and IAS/Sweden are planning a merger in order to enhance capacity and equip the two organisations for the future. – A fantastic opportunity to provide support and assistance to even more people in vulnerable contexts, says Johan Lilja, CEO of
Facelift of IAS logo and brand
March 5, 2018 | Posted in Press release | By Andreas Zetterlund
Today we are pleased to announce a facelift of the IAS logo and brand. We believe the changes are timely, appropriate and will enhance the communication of the IAS brand globally. Our current logo and brand has been in use
February 16, 2018 | Posted in Humanitarian intervention, South Sudan, Uganda | By Håkan Björk
Total number of South Sudan refugees as of April 6th, 2018: 1,053,598 people. See the film above. IAS is on ground – responding to the South Sudan refugee crisis – together with other sister agencies, and the challenge is huge
USAID funding secured for response in Uganda
November 24, 2017 | Posted in Press release, Sanitation, Uganda, Water | By Andreas Zetterlund
Stichting ZOA Uganda, International Aid Services Uganda, and Malteser International Consortium secured USD 1.5 million as a gift of the United States Government under the Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) fund. This fund is for the implementation of a Water,
ECHO funding for continued response in Niger
September 19, 2017 | Posted in Humanitarian intervention, Niger, Press release, Water | By Håkan Björk
The Boko Haram crisis in the Lake Chad basin has impacted hard on the Diffa region in south east Niger. Before the first attacks on Niger soil in February 2015 the region was already host to over 100,000 refugees from
September 1, 2017 | Posted in Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education (IE) | By Håkan Björk
August 19, 2017 | Posted in Press release | By Andreas Zetterlund
One Million! On this World Humanitarian Day we have a sad reflection as reports indicate that the number of South Sudanese refugees arriving in Uganda has now hit (and probably passed) 1 million. This is the sad reality of the


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Marriage and Family Life
A satisfactory family life growing out of a good marriage is the context in which a person can best achieve development as a human being and maturity as a follower of Jesus Christ.
It is a primary responsibility of the Church to uphold Christian marriage and family life in its teaching and practice. Neither the difficulty of the task nor the widespread negative attitudes in society today can excuse us from this effort which is necessary for human well-being, for the future of society, and for the true destiny of human beings.
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Congratulations on your up-coming marriage. The Church rejoices with you, and wants to help you have as happy a marriage as possible. The following notes are provided to assist you in your planning. more»
Preparation forms a vital part of any profession, career or vocation. Marriage is no exception. Couples preparing for marriage need time to explore their relationship.
Commit is a New Zealand based programme that builds on the previous FOCCUS marriage preparation inventory. more»
The Marriage Educators Committee (MEC) is a group established by the Bishop for the purpose of supporting Marriage Educators (those who prepare couples for Christian Marriage) in the Diocese. more»


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Sign that you may have calcium deficiency and how to overcome it
Sign that you might have calcium lack and how to overcome it
Calcium is a standout amongst the most critical supplements in your body. Around 99 percent of the calcium is put away in your bones and teeth, while the rest is available in blood, muscles and different tissues.
Here are some notice signs that you might have a calcium lack.
1. Muscle Aches and Cramps : A standout amongst the most well-known manifestations of calcium lack is muscle hurts and spasms. Absence of adequate calcium causes nerve cells to end up additional touchy, prompting sudden muscle cramping and torment.
Wild muscle jerks and additionally deadness and shivering sensations in the hands and legs can happen for the same reason.
Besides, a low calcium level might weaken the sensory system, which thus influences the usefulness of nerves.
On the off chance that you are encountering muscle issues and hurts all the time, regardless of legitimate hydration and a sufficient hemoglobin level, it is time get your calcium level checked.
2. Powerless Bones: Deficient calcium in the body can take a toll on the soundness of your bones. The mineral is indispensable for building bones and keeping them solid.
With low calcium, bones are liable to wind up feeble, which expands vulnerability to osteoporosis and breaks. Over the long haul, frail bones can likewise affect a man's stature and general quality.
This is the reason folks ought to ensure that their kids are eating calcium-rich nourishments, particularly amid their developing years.
When you don't take in enough calcium, the body begins utilizing the calcium from your issues that remains to be worked out typical cell capacity.
Maturing individuals, particularly ladies after menopause, ought to consider taking calcium supplements to anticipate bone misfortune and cracks that happen with age.
3. Feeble Teeth: Calcium lack can even give its hint in the teeth. Calcium is an imperative constituent of teeth; thus its insufficiency can bring about deferred and faulty tooth development in youngsters. Grown-ups additionally might encounter more incessant occurrences of tooth rot and other oral issues.
A recent report distributed in the American Journal of Medicine notes that both calcium and vitamin D supplements decrease tooth misfortune in the elderly.


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Renowned for being the Capital of the Highlands, Inverness is a charming city that still retains its traditional market town feel.
The city is expecting a surge in visitors this year, and it's easy to see why. From fascinating museums, to ancient battlefields, to the mystery of the Loch Ness monster, Inverness really does have something for everyone.
Only a short drive from both Nairn Lochloy and Grannie's Heilan Hame Holiday Park, we've taken a look at some of the best things to do in and around the city.
Video sourced from Visit Scotland
Inverness Castle
Inverness Castle is located in the heart of the city, overlooking the River Ness. The site has been home to several castles dating back to the 11th century, and is thought to have been the location for King Duncan's death in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
The red sandstone building that stands today was built in 1836 by architect William Burn, and is currently used as a courthouse. Although the castle itself isn't open to the public, the Drum Tower has a great exhibition on its history – and you're welcome to explore the grounds and admire the fantastic view over Inverness.
Ship Space
Ship Space is an interactive maritime museum located along the Caledonian Canal, close to the centre of Inverness. The centrepiece of Ship Space is the 1:10 Titanic scale model, where you can go inside and explore the Parisian style café, the bridge, and the Marconi wireless room. There's also a replica of a Nautile submarine, which is one of the mini vessels that dived three miles down to the submerged Titanic.
The museum also features a full-size replica of the Star of Hope, the first Herring Drifter from Buckie, and the chance to step on board the Guiding Star. This West Coast creel fishing boat was the last one to be built at Inverness' Thornbush slipway. There's also a 45 foot RNLI Watson Class lifeboat and much more to explore.
Fort George
Just a short drive from the centre of Inverness is Fort George, one of the most outstanding artillery fortifications in the whole of Europe. Originally built in 1746 as a safe base for King George II's army during the Battle of Culloden, Fort George gives an amazing insight into 18th century military life.
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From the garrison buildings, to the artillery defences, to the fascinating collection of arms, and even a dog cemetery, there's plenty to explore at Fort George. The Highlander's Museum, which is part of the fort, is one of Scotland's largest regimental museums – and is a fantastic place to learn about the history of Fort George.
Culloden Battlefield
Once you've discovered the history behind the Battle of Culloden at Fort George, you can visit the battlefield itself. The site has been restored as closely as possible to what it would have looked like back on 16th April 1746, when one of the most famous battles in Scotland's history took place.
The Battle of Culloden was the last battle to be fought on British soil, and with over 1,200 soldiers lost in just one hour, it was a short but brutal affair. The battlefield has an excellent visitor centre, with a fully interactive exhibition complete with films and tours.
It's recommended to make use of the audio devices which are available to take onto the battlefield, so you can understand more about the battle. It features Scottish Gaelic language, including songs and music, so you can hear what people in Inverness sounded like centuries ago.
Inverness Botanic Gardens
If you fancy some peace and tranquillity, the Inverness Botanic Gardens are just a short walk away from the bustling city centre. This sub-tropical oasis is open all year round and is home to several greenhouses, beautiful landscaped gardens, a cactus house, a fish pond, and incredible floral displays.
Although the gardens are in the Highlands of Scotland, the Tropical House feels like a rainforest due to its hot, humid temperature. The adjoining cactus house shows how these amazing plants can survive in the arid, dry desert. Locally grown plants are showcased throughout the gardens and glasshouses, and are available to buy in the sales area if you wish to take any home with you.
Loch Ness
Loch Ness is possibly the most famous loch in Scotland, which probably has something to do with the mystery surrounding the Loch Ness Monster. There have been various alleged sightings of "Nessie" over the years, although nothing has ever been confirmed.
Inverness is only a short distance away from Loch Ness, which is the second largest loch in Scotland. It's incredibly deep and contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. It's the perfect place to go for a family boat trip to see if you can spot Nessie for yourself.
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Do you know of any other great things to do in Inverness? If so, we'd love to hear about it over on our Twitter page.


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A motor-driven power window system. A DC motor drives the power window mechanism via a self-locking worm gear with the ratio 1 : 50. The power window mechanism consists of a cable drum and four
A feeding mechanism of a sheet metal cutter. Two slitted rolls are driven by a torque motor through two mechanical drivetrains. Each drivetrain consists of a spur gear train, worm gear, and a
This model shows a manipulator controlling the orientation of an end effector through an unbalanced arm. The motor is represented as a torque source using simple proportional control. The
A winch driven by a DC motor and controlled with a double-shoe brake. The motor is connected to a 24 volt supply, and the shaft speed is stepped down with a 10:1 gear reduction. The pulled load is
A testbed containing three sets of springs and dampers excited by the same oscillating velocity source. The first uses the Shock Absorber block and includes linear stiffness and damping.
A stepping mechanism constructed from a self-locking leadscrew and a unidirectional clutch. The input shaft of the unidirectional clutch oscillates with velocity amplitude 2 rad/s and
A hydromechanical hoist lifting a payload. An ideal hydraulic motor is driven by the pressure commanded by a controller. The controller estimates the current height of the payload by
A mass moving along a slider and held at set points with translational detents. The mass is suspended between two springs and is subject to viscous friction. Three detents hold the load at 50,
Two methods to create a constant rotational velocity output using universal joints. In the first method, the angle of the universal joints is exactly opposite. The output shaft axis is
A capstan represented by a Belt Pulley block from the Simscape™ Driveline™ library. A 100-N tension applied to belt end A holds a variable load at end B in place, even as the load increases. When
The use of clutches to accelerate and decelerate a pair of shafts connected by a gearbox. The gear connects the output and intermediate shafts. The inertia for both of these shafts is included
Two inertias coupled by a simple gear controlled by a clutch. Initially, the clutch pressure is zero, and the inertias have zero velocity. A constant torque is applied to Inertia 1. Once the
A simple gear coupling two inertias (shafts). The gear ratio between the follower (F) and base (B) is 2:1. Thus the angular velocity of the follower shaft is half the angular velocity of the
Model a gear with backlash using the Simple Gear in series with the Foundation Library Rotational Hard Stop. The backlash is set to 0.2 degrees, and the damping adjusted so that there are a few
A test for measuring gear box efficiency. The input shaft is driven at a fixed speed and a variable torque is applied to the output shaft. Power is measured on both the input and output shafts,
Illustrates how you can build your own custom planetary gear components from the Simscape™ Driveline™ Planetary Subcomponents library. The example is based on Example 10.7 published in
An epicyclic gear drive with overall ratio of 256:1 and verifies its transmission efficiency given the individual gear meshing efficiencies. The example is based on Tuplin, W.A.
The basic architecture of a parallel hybrid transmission. Electrical power is applied in parallel with the combustion engine power. The electrical torque is applied at the wheel axle, but
The basic architecture of a power-split hybrid transmission. The planetary gear, along with the motor and generator, acts like a variable ratio gear. In this test, the vehicle accelerates,
A testbed with interchangeable transmissions. The transmission models vary from classic four speed transmissions to modern seven, eight, nine, and ten speed configurations. The
A four-speed transmission with two planetary gears and five clutches. The test sequence steps through the four forward gear ratios, switches to neutral, and then applies a brake clutch to
A fixed helicopter transmission testbed. The gasoline engine provides power that is sent to the main and tail rotors through planetary gearsets. The main rotor shaft is considered rigid,
This model shows a test harness for a Ravigneaux 4-speed transmission. The subsystem uses the Ravigneaux Gear block and five friction clutches to implement four forward ratios plus
A Simpson transmission with three forward speeds and one reverse speed. Two planetary gear sets are linked with a common sun gear. Two disk friction clutches and two band brakes determine
A simple two-speed transmission. Two clutches control which gear is selected. A brake is connected to the output shaft and can be controlled independently.
A diesel engine equipped with a Jake Brake (R) or compression release engine brake. This type of brake is activated by the driver to slow the vehicle without relying on friction braking
This model shows two equivalent simplified vehicles modeled in Simscape™ Driveline™ and Simulink®. The simulation results are identical, and the Simscape Driveline model is easily
This model shows the effect of varying the number of cylinders in a piston engine. Four, six, and eight cylinder engines are included with firing offsets evenly distributed about their
The basic architecture of a two mode hybrid transmission. It consists of three planetary gear sets and four clutches. This combination permits four fixed gear ratios plus two power-split
A vehicle with a five-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. The transmission controller converts the pedal deflection into a demanded torque. This demanded torque is then passed to
A vehicle that has a four-speed manual transmission. The key elements of the transmission are four synchronizers. By engaging or disengaging these synchronizers and associated dog
A comparison between the behavior of an open differential and a Torsen limited slip differential. The Torsen differential is modeled using components from the Gears library in Simscape™
A comparison between the behavior of an open differential and a limited slip differential with clutch packs. The limited slip differential is modeled using components from the Gears
A complete vehicle with Simscape™ Driveline™ components, including the engine, drivetrain, four-speed transmission, tires, and longitudinal vehicle dynamics. The transmission
This model shows a four-wheel drive vehicle starting from rest and ascending a 15 degree incline. Initially the vehicle rolls backwards until the engine develops sufficient torque to


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VisionTV launches interactive 'Everwood Live Experience'
Viral emails and other features aim to spread the word among teen girls.
To complement the intro of four-day-a-week stripping of Everwood, VisionTV has launched an interactive venture. Called The Everwood Live Experience, it's aimed primarily at girls aged 12-17 who are socializing online while watching the popular series. The initiative was developed for VisionTV by Ottawa-based Fuel Industries and launched yesterday to give fans the opportunity to participate in online polls and spread the word to others via emailed poll results.
VisionTV is running 15-second tags throughout its schedule, designed to drive viewers to the new site and participate in a contest component for a chance to win DVDs, books and blankets. Cast interviews and other show-related material are also offered at the site. Banner ads in the Toronto Star, National Post and free commuter daily Metro will push both the Everwood series broadcast and the interactive online experience. VisionTV media relations manager David Todd says VisionTV is 'open to speaking with advertisers interested in tying in to the Everwood Live site in some fashion. We haven't actively pursued this yet, as our main priority has simply been getting the site up and running.'
In its first four weeks of airing this fall on Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET (with repeats on Mondays at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m.), the show has drawn an average 52,000 AMA, says Todd. 'That Saturday night is really our prime. But we're going to be stripping the program and running it in a daily timeslot.'
The channel's daily family programming block runs 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday. Starting on Nov. 6, Everwood will air at 7 p.m. ET, Mondays through Thursdays, with the Saturday night broadcast remaining unchanged.
VisionTV VP marketing and communications Suzanna Mandryk called the show a 'significant acquisition for VisionTV. Because the show already has a following from its first run on network television, we felt the best way to refresh the property was to offer a new and unique experience – to create a social space online where fans can share their thoughts about the program. Adding a viral component was always an integral part of the plan. It enables us to reach viewers who might not yet associate Everwood with VisionTV.'


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The Muskoka English Academy - ESL Accredited program offers youth the opportunity to make new friends and learn English, while immersed in a Canadian camp culture. Guests will improve their English fluency through this four-week program (Weeks 1-4), led by fully-accredited instructors. At the start of the program, guests will be assessed by our instructors and placed into one of five levels of proficiency. This ensures instruction is catered to their level of understanding. Upon completion of the four-week program, guests will receive a credit from the Ontario Ministry of Education in ESL, as well as two progress reports.
The five levels of proficiency include:
ESLAO-Level 1: This course builds on students' previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in their new environment. Students will use basic English language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for everyday and essential academic purposes. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language structures and simple sentence patterns; read short adapted texts; and write phrases and short sentences.
ESLBO-Level 2: This course extends students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to compose paragraphs.
ESLCO-Level 3: This course further extends students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills. This course also introduces students to Canadian culture, history and current issues.
ESLDO-Level 4: This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts.
ESLEO-Level 5: This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.
MEA: 5 hours / day
PRICE: Guests must register for the Muskoka English Academy - ESL Accredited program during Weeks 1-4. This program is offered in the Gold Price Package.


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This character unknowingly gives information to the Mossad about an Iraqi nuclear plant.
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A former Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL) pilot and the pioneer President of Captain DafiekoSama Flight Safety Foundation, Capt. Tito Augustine Omaghomi is dead.
A statement signed by the Vice President, 'The Sama Foundation', Mr Dafe –Urhobo Sama stated that Capt Tito called died on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
Tito had worked briefly with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and later went to the United States of America to study flying as a pilot.
He flew with Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL) for over 25 years and at a stage in his career, he flew some past heads of state while he was in the Presidential Fleet.
The late Tito, who is from Delta state was born in June 6, 1944 and died on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
According to Sama, the late Tito flew as a co-pilot flew Fokker F27, Boeing B707 adding as a captain he flew Fokker 28, Boeing 737, Beoing727 and Airbus A310 and that in he flew as a pilot with over 25,000hrs flying time.
The late Tito was also a certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instructor, Training Captain and Type Rating Examiner, Director Ground Equipment, Nigeria Airways Limited, Board Member of Nigeria Airports Authority (NAA) that later became Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) and Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCo), representing NAHCo as Technical Adviser.
Sama stated that the late Tito was also an active member of Rotary International, member of International Aeronautical Society and that before his death Tito was also patron to various orphanage homes.
The late Tito, he said is survived by wife, children, brothers, sisters and other relatives.The Vice President stated that the burial arrangements would be announced by the Omaghomi family.


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ClearWay Minnesota is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our Research Department. The position is an opportunity for new researchers interested in tobacco control to have a direct, applied experience. With mentorship from ClearWay Minnesota Research staff, the Post-Doctoral Fellow […]Read More
Statement on St. Paul's flavored tobacco ordinance
The St. Paul City Council voted last night to adopt an ordinance restricting sales of fruit- and candy-flavored tobacco products to adults-only tobacco stores and setting a minimum price of $2.60 for cigars. ClearWayMinnesota supports these common-sense measures. "With this […]Read More
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Children look forward to this time of year because of the traditional candies, cookies and other sweets. Unfortunately, the flavors kids love are sometimes used to attract them to something sinister: tobacco. Documents released during lawsuits against cigarette companies reveal […]Read More
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A figure in black glides wordlessly through the landscapes of "The Assassin." It's a young woman, wearing a long black coat and an unreadable expression. In her hand is a wicked-looking curved knife. In her heart is conflict.
Named Nie Yinniang (Shu Qi), she's been trained since childhood in the art of killing. "The Assassin" is the story of a killer experiencing a crisis of conscience.
"Your heart lacks resolve, " her mentor (Sheu Fang-Yi), a nun with a lethal political agenda, diagnoses when Nie Yinniang spares the life of a high-level official designated for death by the nun. As punishment, she's dispatched to kill a man to whom she was long ago betrothed. Do or die.
Set in ninth century China, "The Assassin" is a picture of breathtaking beauty. Filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien, in collaboration with director of cinamatrograpy Lee Ping-Bin, has so rigorously composed his shots that every frame looks like a painting — a still-life painting in many instances. Shots are held for extended periods, inviting the viewer to sink deeply into them.
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The visuals relegate the acting to secondary importance. They overwhelm the story. And they make "The Assassin" unforgettable.
The Assassin
4 stars out of 5
Cast: Shu Qi, Chang Che, Sheu Fang-Yi.
Director: Hou Hsiao-Hsien.
Running time: 1:45.
Rated: Not rated; for mature audiences (contains stylized violence).
Note: In Mandarin, with English subtitles.


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Bank Rate And Market Rate
( Originally Published 1909 )
BANK rate is the official minimum rate at which the Bank of England will discount bills. It differs from the market rate of discount in that it is normally higher, and in that it is not a constantly fluctuating rate, shifting with the supply of and demand for bills, but is fixed and announced every Thursday morning at a special meeting of the Bank Court, and except under most unusual circumstances is not changed on any other day.
But the fact that it is only the minimum is occasionally enforced in practice, if the Bank finds that too many bills are being brought to it for discount; on such occasions it sometimes refuses to take bills except at a higher rate, which usually becomes the official rate on the following Thursday. For loans and advances the Bank usually charges half per cent. more than for discounting bills. When the Bank is discounting bills at the official rate, or making advances at or above it, Bank rate is said to be effective, because the Bank is then in a position to regulate, more or less, the price of money in London.
It should be noted that the official rate only rules at its head office, and there only partially.
The Bank of England discounts at the market rate for private customers at its head office and also at its branches ; in fact, according to the frequent complaints of the other banks, it competes with them in the country by undercutting in the matter of rates in a manner which annoys them seriously, and with some reason. Here again the Bank has been elbowed into a very difficult position by the force of circumstances. Its branches were never a spontaneous creation, but were founded by it largely in answer to a demand for them in the country which arose out of special and temporary conditions ; now that the industrial and agricultural centres have been enmeshed in a network of banking facilities, the branches of the Bank of England remain, and necessarily make some exertion to justify their existence. Hence very natural grumbling on the part of the other banks, which say that the Bank of England takes their money and uses it to underbid them in their own territories.
This grievance against the Bank of England brings into view at once an important quality of the official Bank rate, namely, the fact that it is, in normal times, seldom effective. If the Bank then wants discount business, it has to take bills at a lower rate. If it took bills in the country only at its official rate its customers, the other banks, would have no genuine cause of complaint, and the Bank would get few bills, if any ; but when it steps off its pedestal and enters into the chaffering circle of the market, and chaffers against the market with the market's money, the market has reason to feel that it has a grievance.
This want of connection between the official rate and the market rate also has the effect of leaving the market rate wholly without regulation.
The market rate, as has already been shown, is at most times practically arrived at by competition among the other banks and higgling between them, the bill-brokers and the sellers of the bills; and hence it follows that it is ruled by mere haphazard cross-currents of individual conceptions on the subject of any particular business proposition that may come forward, and is not directed by the guidance of any consideration for the welfare of the market and of the monetary world as a whole.
An individual banker or bill-broker who wants to add to his holding of bills or renew his maturities naturally discounts at the best rate he can get, and cannot be expected to stop and wonder whether his purchase at a lower rate of discount will have an adverse effect on the foreign exchanges, or give some foreign financier too close a hold on London's store of gold. Hence it often happens that we read in the money articles of the newspapers remarks expressing regret concerning the rapidity with which rates are being allowed to decline, as if the bankers and bill-brokers were carrying out some questionable and immoral transaction, when all that they are doing is to buy the bills that they want at the only rate at which the conditions allow them to do so : and it must seem strange that City editors should shake their heads so sadly about the behaviour of the discount market, while they accept a rise or fall in Consols as due to the inevitable action and reaction of supply and demand in the stock market.
The justification for this attitude towards the movements of the discount market arises out of the very close connection which we have already seen to exist between the market rate of discount and the foreign exchanges. When the market rate of discount is allowed to fall relatively low in London, bills of exchange are naturally sent here in increasing numbers from foreign countries to be discounted ; that is to say, our imports of securities are stimulated, and so the balance of international indebtedness is affected, we have more payments to make abroad, and the rates of exchange tend to move towards the point at which it pays better to ship gold than to buy drafts. The London rate is normally low when compared with those of other centres ; but the extent of its relative lowness is a question of degree; and when this degree becomes exaggerated in a manner which the general monetary outlook does not seem to justify, a situation arises which occasionally calls for deprecating comment by the Press, which endeavours to reflect the judicious opinion of the City. The individual bankers and brokers, however, whose competition depresses discount rates, are little deterred by these considerations ; in the first place, because each one would think it absurd to suppose that his individual action would have any appreciable effect ; in the second, because even if it had, he would consider that he could not be expected to refuse a fine parcel of bills in order that by holding out for a higher rate he might prevent an adverse movement in the exchanges. Adverse exchanges make them cautious in their purchases of bills in their own interests, because adverse exchanges generally hold out a promise of higher rates, and so encourage buyers to wait. But individual buyers cannot be expected to be deterred by consideration for the interests of the market as a whole.
So once again we arrive at the fact that the store of gold which the Bank of England is expected to keep is constantly threatened by a mass of credit created by the other banks, which work without any immediate reference to the Bank of England's position, but to suit the requirements of their own business,. And thus the beautiful elasticity of our monetary system leads to a certain lack of cohesion, which requires, occasionally, drastic measures by the Bank of England to correct it.
This lack of cohesion is a comparatively modern development, and has arisen out of the great growth of the credit-making machinery which is outside of the Bank of England, but is loosely founded on its reserve, and renders its reserve liable to attack by every credit given to a foreigner, by means of a discount or an advance. In Bagehot's time the power of the Bank of England was evidently much more easily exercised, and we find him stating, in the passage quoted on page 211, that in normal times Lombard Street could not discount its bills without the help of money provided by the Bank.
In other words, when he wrote, Bank rate was always effective, save on exceptional occasions. So far is this now from being so, that in order to make its rate effective, the Bank of England often has to borrow money that it does not want, because, the market supply of money being abundant, it knows that the bankers and brokers will continue to discount bills at rates which will keep the foreign exchanges against us, unless a curtailment of the supply of money is carried out.
In other words, the credit-making machinery has worked so efficiently in the output of its product that the Bank of England, which has to be ready to meet the liabilities so created, has to take some of the output away from its holders, and pay them a rate for restricting their temptations to take bills at too low rates.
This it does by going into the money market and borrowing. Any money that it borrows can only be got back from it by being borrowed again, and it, of course, only lends, at- its head office, at the official rate, or 1/2 per cent. above it.
It has already been observed that when the Bank of England lends money the result of the operation is generally expressed in a book entry, by which it shows more securities (which it has received as collateral) among its assets, and more deposits among its liabilities. When it borrows, the book entry of course works similarly, but contrariwise; its holding of securities is reduced by the fact that part of them is pledged to the lenders, and the amount that it borrows cancels so much of its liability under deposits, in other words, reduces the balances of the other banks, and so narrows the basis of credit, makes money dear, brings the market rate of discount into some connection with the official rate, influences the foreign exchanges, and increases the probability that gold will be sent to London, or that gold which arrives will not be taken for export. By this roundabout process the Bank finally arrives at its object of protecting or increasing its reserve.
It has been said that by borrowing money the Bank of England reduces the balances of the other banks; this it does either directly by borrowing part of their balances from them, or indirectly, by borrowing from the bill-brokers and finance houses, who pay it what they lend with cheques on the banks, which to that extent cancel the balance of the banks in question at the Bank of England. The banks in question, having their balances at the Bank thus reduced, either reduce the credits that they have based on them, or more probably restore their balances by calling in money from the bill-brokers, their loans to whom have already been described as their second line of defence, after their holding of cash in hand and at the Bank of England.
The bill-brokers, from whom these loans are called in, first have recourse to the other bankers and money-lenders, trying to fill the gap that has been made in the funds on which they work their business, but are finally, as it generally happens, driven to the Bank of England, whence they have to borrow part of the money that it has borrowed from the market, and will have to pay for it at or over the official rate, which is thus made effective, and becomes a controlling factor in market rates.
The system is thus clumsy and artificial, and, as has been observed, is comparatively novel, having been brought into existence by the great development of the activities of the other banks, which have manufactured credit so successfully that part of the output has sometimes to be absorbed by the Bank of England, which does not want it, but has to prevent the evil consequences that might result from its over abundance.
The bill-brokers, whom we have seen to be the first sufferers when the Bank of England thinks it necessary to reduce the overgrown mass of credit, generally wax eloquent concerning the absurdities of the system, the hardship involved to all legitimate users of credit when it is thus artificially controlled, and the monstrous interference with the natural laws of supply and demand, which ought, they contend, to be left to regulate the value of money like that of every other commodity.
Their position is certainly one with which a disinterested observer can readily sympathize, for they are constantly tempted, not to say forced, by the free credit facilities given by the other banks, into taking bills at rates which have an adverse effect on the foreign exchanges ; and then the Bank of England, in order to rectify the position, has to reduce the mass of credit, and the bill-brokers find themselves, with their portfolios full of bills taken at low rates, artificially deprived of the wherewithal to carry them, and obliged to pay an unexpectedly high price for money to finance their bills, or rediscount them with the Bank of England at a loss.
Nevertheless their appeal to economic first principles, and the natural , laws of supply and demand, does not seem to bear examination. Even in the production of agricultural and industrial commodities the law of supply and demand, if left unfettered, brings many evils in its train, the most obvious among which are the periodical spells of exuberance and depression to which the producing industries are habitually exposed, to their own loss and that of the community as a whole. For some time past the civilized world has submitted to these evils as inevitable or as small in comparison with the great benefit arising from the increase in production that has taken place under the system of unrestricted competition ; but there are very plain indications that this acquiescent attitude is being modified. The modern trend of production is certainly in the direction of co-ordination, co-operation, combination, and regulation, and unrestricted com- petition seems to be gradually retiring into the obscurity of obsolescence.
But in this matter of the supply of credit and of credit instruments it has long been recognized that regulation is essential, and that the free play of supply and demand cannot be left to itself, because of the vast and wide-spreading disasters that result to the whole of a community from any dislocation in the machinery of credit. Moreover, it must be remembered that supply and demand cannot possibly work as effectively in the case of money as in that of an ordinary commodity, because of an important and essential difference which sets a great gulf between money, in the modern English sense, and concrete and tangible commodities.
This difference lies in the fact that the cost of production of money is a negligible factor in its price.
If the farmer is bid �1000 for his crop, his answer will be strongly influenced by the amount of workand capital that have been spent on producing it, and will be required for producing another; when a banker is bid 4 per cent. for a loan of �1000 for six months, in other words, is offered �1020 six months hence for �1000 today, the sum that it will have cost him or somebody else to produce that �1000 will hardly enter into his calculation ; for it will be merely a matter of cheque drawing and book entries involving a certain amount of penmanship, and whether the loan is for ,�1000 or �1,000,000 will make little difference very likely none at all to the cost involved to the producer of it. It was quite otherwise when money consisted of metal that had to be dug out and treated ; but now that money is a matter of book entries and pieces of paper, which pass current because they are convertible into gold and so have to have a certain amount of gold behind them but are brought into being according to the varying views of bankers, as to how much may safely be based on a given quantity of gold the supply of money can obviously be multiplied without any question of cost, so long as borrowers have security to offer, and bankers are prepared to make book entries.
Regulation is in fact already an accepted part of our monetary system, and we have seen that the Bank Charter Act carefully and precisely regulated the number of bank-notes that might be created. If the bank-note had retained its position as the most important of our credit instruments, Bank rate would have retained its control of the money market, that is to say, the rate at which the Bank of England was prepared to provide borrowers with notes would have remained the dominant factor in the price of money. But we have seen that the regulation arranged by the Bank Act has been set aside by the development of the use of cheques, and the dominant factor in the price of money is now the rate at which the other banks are prepared to provide borrowers with the right to draw cheques.
Hence it is that the Bank of England, which is expected to keep a gold reserve for the whole economic body, English and foreign, whence any one who has a cheque on England can help himself at a moment's notice, is only in exceptional circumstances able to regulate the supply of credit which is based on its reserve.
These exceptional circumstances arise (1) when trade is so active that the lending power of the other banks has reached its limit, and so any more credit required has to be provided by the Bank of England, at its price, and so Bank rate is effective ; (2) when the payment of the direct taxes in the January to March quarter sweeps millions into the Treasury's account at the Bank of England, which thus obtains control of the position ; (3) at the end of the quarters, when the demand for credit and currency generally exceeds the outside supply, and the Bank of England has to fill the gap on its own terms ; and (4.) when the Bank of England decides that the conditions of the international money market make regulation imperative, and so borrows money that it does not want in order to curtail the mass of credit created by the other banks, and force discount rates up to a point at which they will have the desired effect on the foreign exchanges.
In times of crisis or of strong external demand for gold it need not be said that the Bank of England holds control either because it has taken measures to get it, or because the demand for credit has reached the limit of the outside supply, or the exports of gold have narrowed the basis of the outside supply. The weak point in the system is that in ordinary times, and especially when the I price of money is declining, the Bank has no control of the position ; the credit factory of the other banks works away merrily and unregulated, probably rather too fast, and perhaps laying up trouble for the next spell of depression ; and in the meantime the Bank's task of increasing its reserve with a view to this next spell of depression is rendered difficult or impossible, because it has no voice in the value of money, which regulates the discount rate, which rules the exchanges.
An interesting example of the working of this weakness in our system was afforded in this summer of 1908. Every one who has followed the recent events of monetary history, knows that for some years the abnormal activity of trade and other influences had caused chronic monetary stringency, which culminated in the American crisis of 1907.
This eruption effectively checked the abnormal activity of trade, and monetary stringency gave place to abundance. The Bank of England, which had stood in the breach in defence of the economic world during the crisis, and by raising its rate had drawn in gold from seventeen different countries to supply America's needs, led the way in recognizing the change in the position, and reduced its rate rapidly from 7 to 2 1/2 per cent. during the spring of 1908, thus allowing other centres, whose reserves had been depleted during the crisis, to replenish them out of the gold which arrives regularly in London from South Africa and elsewhere. This was the obviously wise and sensible policy, but after it had been carried out it might have been thought that the next step was to set about securing that increase in the Bank's gold store which had long been urged as desirable, and was then rendered possible by the great change that had come over the money market's position.
Whether the Bank Court did or did not desire to do so, is known only to itself; it may have had information which led it to believe that monetary prospects promised continued ease, and that there was no need to regret the course of events. But the point to be noted is that even if the Bank had wished to increase its gold store, it would have been impossible for it to do so, unless it had intervened and borrowed a very large amount from the market; and this is a weapon of which it naturally only makes use when the outlook makes its employment imperative. Bank rate was still 2 per cent., but it was wholly ineffective and an empty symbol. The market rate was of course the rate at which the business was done, and its low level had the inevitable effect of sending a mass of bills to be discounted here, and of preventing foreign holders of English bills from renewing them as they fell due, much less increasing their purchases of them. And so England's imports of securities were stimulated to a point at which it had to send gold continually to the Continent, instead of using it to build up the reserve.
And this happened largely owing to the want of connection, in times of monetary ease, between the official rate and the market rate. The only connection that exists between them arises because the rate which bankers allow to depositors is more or less regulated by Bank rate, and is usually 11 per cent. below it. It might be supposed that this connection would suffice to establish some relation between the Bank rate and the market rate of discount, because it would be natural to infer that the bankers would expect to make some profit between their depositors and their borrowers ; if that were so it would follow that the rate at which they would lend to the bill-brokers could not fall much lower than 1 per cent. below Bank rate, and that the market discount rate would thus be kept more or less approximately in touch with the official rate.
But this expectation is not borne out in practice, because the large amounts of credit that the banks handle, besides those which are represented by sums definitely placed on deposit, make the deposit rate: a factor in part only of their business. The principle on which they seem to work is the theory that it is better to get some sort of rate than none, and each one considers that if it refuses to lend to the bill-brokers at the rates which are supposed to be current, its neighbours will only get all the more business ;and so in times of monetary ease, competition and rivalry deliver the bankers into the hands of the bill-brokers, who get money out of them on merely nominal terms, and then proceed to discount bills at rates which are unwholesome for the foreign exchanges, So, to return to our example, the system worked in July, 1908, when Bank rate was 2 1/2 per cent., the rate allowed by bankers to depositors was 1 per cent., the rate at which bankers were lending to bill-brokers was 1 per cent., the market rate of discount was 1 3/16 per cent., the foreign exchanges were adverse, and all the gold that came into London from the mines of Johannesburg, went on to Paris or Berlin. It went to Paris because the low level of discount rate here made it unprofitable for French banks to renew the English bills that they held, and so gold went to pay for them as they were presented, and it went to Berlin because the low level of discount rates here enabled Berlin to pour bills much of them mere finance paper into this market to be discounted, and gold went to pay for these imported securities.
We thus see in this example the direct chain of causation between the competition and rivalry among the banks, which incite them to lend money to bill-brokers at, or sometimes below, the rate at which they borrow it from depositors, and the consequent inability of the Bank of England to increase its reserve, because the operations of the other banks drive gold abroad. This result of their competition and rivalry, besides being injurious to the wider interests of the money market, is unprofitable to the banks. If we could for a moment imagine that they could lay aside their rivalries and make a mutual arrangement by which they agreed not to lend money to bill-brokers or anybody else at a lower rate than per cent. above that which they are giving to their depositors, it is probable that the amount that they would lend would be reduced; but, on the other hand, the rate that they would receive on the sums lent would be very materially increased.
The result would be that they would make less credit in times of ease, and in times of ease the superfluity of manufactured credit is a dangerous temptation to speculators and kite-flyers so much so that it has been observed by a seasoned and exceptionally well-placed watcher of the money market that "bad debts are made when money is cheap"; the banks' proportion of cash to liabilities would be higher, and their position would be stronger; their profits would be greater or no less, and the connecting link between Bank rate and the market rate would be established to an extent which would still permit of all desirable elasticity, but would provide a minimum beyond which the divorce between the two would probably not be stretched. For the market rate of discount, as has been shown, depends to a considerable extent on the current rate for loans from the banks to the bill-brokers.
Whether such an agreement is possible is another question. But the fact that a considerable number of the banks already work by mutual agreement in deciding on the rate at which they will lend money to their Stock Exchange clients is in favour of the possibility. And since the bankers already to some extent regulate the rate that they allow to depositors by Bank rate, such an arrangement as is here suggested would introduce no new principle and effect no revolution, but merely carry the application of an established principle a step further.
It would bring the Bank rate and the market rate into touch, yet quite distantly and elastically, and without establishing any cast-iron link between them. And it would enable Bank rate to work, not as now, with the assistance of artificial and expensive measures that have suddenly to be decided on and executed by the Bank of England, and upset calculations, and cause inconvenience and irritation, but by a continuous and normal relation between it and the lowest price at which credit is available in the market.
Under such circumstances the other banks might fairly claim to have a more definite influence on the movements in Bank rate ; and any process which would lead to closer co-operation between them and the Bank of England would be a gain.